Screening Employees
Employee Skills Testing: Making Informed Hiring Decisions
By Julie Gerstein
Dec 26, 2005, 21:52

It’s often difficult to ensure that prospective employees have the skills for which you’re looking. Many people––intentionally and unintentionally––misrepresent the scope and variety of their skills in resumes and cover letters. Employers often discover skills discrepancies after hiring decisions have been made and it’s too late. Whether it’s IT knowledge or familiarity with a variety of computer programs, it’s imperative that employers are able to test the skill level of prospective employees.

Why waste time interviewing candidates who are unable to meet your company’s goals? Requiring candidates to complete either a computer or Internet skills test can save time and energy in the hiring process. Skills testing can be done during the pre-interview screening process as a means of vetting out unsuitable candidates. Skills tests can also be used with current employees to determine what skills need to be improved upon.

There are a variety of safe, secure and valid computer and internet-based tests that help employers measure office, clerical and technical ability. Expect to pay from $25 per test administration if you use Internet-based testing tools. Unlimited use software-based tests are also available from $149.

Click here for more information about computer and Internet-based testing software vendors.

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